My Survey!
1. Recommend a vegetable that you like.
I'm absolutely in love with Radiccio for eating raw and with Zucchini+Carrots for cooking them! I eat that alot! Yum!
2. Recommend a fruit that you like.
Melons are great! Lots of water, low in calories. I'm also addicted to apples. I have to haev some in the house, or I go insane!
3. Recommend a healthy lunch food.
Any kind of Lowfat Soup! I often have those for lunch! I can't recommend a specific one, because I only know the German ones, but I'm sure you'll find a nice one :)
4. What are your favorite workout clothes?
Red shorts and my white tank top! I sort of even feel sexy in them! xD
5. What kind of sneakers/shoes do you wear when you work out? Do you like them? Would you recommend them?
I think they're Reebok gymnastics shoes, as I mostly do Aerobics! I like them but they're really old, so I'm sure there are better ones to buy now. For running I have (also really old) sneaker from Nike. Again, there would be much better ones know but I have no money to buy new ones :)
6. a. Gym users: What is your favorite gym workout?
I like going to our Step Aerobics Course a lot! It's always fun and I feel so self-satisfied afterwards!
7. Can you recommend a workout DVD/video?
I always used to do that T-Bo Video thing, but I can't remember who was the instructor! It was really nice, but of course the real thing in the gym is better!
8. Do you have a recipe that you would like to share?
Vegetable Lasagna:
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 large onion, chopped
3 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cloves roasted garlic, minced
3 cups broccoli florets, blanced
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1/2 cup silken tofu
2 tablespoons packed soy protein powder
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon basil
1 (8-ounce) package whole wheat lasagna noodles
3 cups tomato sauce
12 ounces shredded soy mozzarella
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet; add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until mushrooms are soft, about 3 minutes longer. Remove from heat and add broccoli and olives. Mix gently.
Combine ricotta cheese, tofu, soy protein powder, and herbs in a medium bowl until blended.
Bring 4 quarts water and 1/2 teaspoon olive oil to a boil. Add lasagna noodles and boil 12 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse under warm water.
Moisten the bottom of a 9X9-inch pan with 2 tablespoons of the tomato sauce. Put down a single layer of noodles. Spread with one-third of the ricotta mix, one-third of the vegetables, 2/3 cup tomato sauce, and one-fourt of the mozzarella. Repeat twice.
Cover with remaining noodles, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. Bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes or until bubbling.
Per serving: 330 calories; 27 grams protein; 15 grams soy protein; 40 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams fat; 5 grams fiber
Total fruit and vegetable servings: 3, including 1 serving of cruciferous vegetable
For prostate protection: For minimal fat, use 1/2 instead of 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Yield: 6 servings
9. List 3 tips that you give people who want to lose weight.
- Drink alot of water, even if you're not really thirsty. It will take some time getting used to it, but it really helps!
- Don't absolutely restrict yourself from certain foods. It will only make you want it more and then one day you'll give in and eat LOADS. Better treat yourself once in a while!
- Work out! You won't lose much without working out, it's essential! Don't tell yourself you don't have time, everyone has at least 30 mins of spare time and it will help you tremendously on your journey!
10. Do you have a mantra (something that you repeat to yourself) that aids you in your weight loss journey? If so, would you mind sharing it?
I always tell myself that I just cannot give up. I'm on the verge of giving up a lot lately, so it's important for me to always tell myself that I can do it! And I will do it!